Media Monitor, Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP), Pakistan
Company Profile:
MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. In 2008, we became the America’s operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we’ve greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with our sister offices in the UK and Australia. Together, we are always driving toward results. We care deeply about the global issues we tackle. Our projects drive governments and organizations toward better results, helping the people they serve to live better lives. Today, we are proud to work in partnership with USAID, the private sector, local organizations, universities and foundations to create solutions to global needs. We collaborate with our partners in some of the most challenging and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. We possess a core group of development experts in the fields of monitoring and evaluation, public sector reform, governance and anti-corruption who forge close relationships with our clients and partners to achieve the most effective development outcomes. Alongside the international development arm of Coffey, our team includes more than 2,100 development professionals with more than 70 corporate and project offices worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
In June 2011, MSI was awarded a contract by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.
**Please note: Only Pakistani citizens are eligible for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Media Monitor is responsible for the daily monitoring of eight national and regional newspapers in Pakistan as part of a larger multi-year study. The Media Monitor will scan electronic versions of these papers using pre-established criteria and enter the information into a database. The Media Monitor will also be responsible for producing clear and concise summary reports on a quarterly basis. S/he will report to the Task Manager.
This is a full-time position with benefits and is available immediately until December 2014 with the potential for contract renewal.
Responsibilities:
· Scan eight electronic newspapers for stories according to pre-established criteria.
· Code articles and enter data into a database.
· Write a concise summary of the article and enter it into the database.
· Upload articles into the database.
· Conduct analysis on a bi-monthly based on an outline provided by the Task Manager. Analysis includes but is not limited to: a three to four page paper in English, charts and tables, and graphs.
· Conduct other tasks as required.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in social sciences or related field.
· Minimum of two years’ of professional experience.
· Demonstrated fluency in English language.
· Experience with web-based searches and online research.
· Good reading comprehension and knowledge of domestic events.
· Familiarity with data entry and use of databases.
· Ability to enter data or type in English.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
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